2000 end-of-year rugby union internationals

The 2000 end-of-year tests, known in the northern hemisphere as the 2000 Autumn Internationals, was a series of international

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France and New Zealand contested the Dave Gallaher Trophy for the first time, in a two-match series. New Zealand took a 1–0 series lead in the first match at the Stade de France in Paris, with France levelling the series after a 42–33 win in Marseille – the first ever test match in the Stade Vélodrome. New Zealand won the trophy on account of their higher aggregate score over the two matches.

The match between England and Australia saw the

for the first time. It was England's first victory over Australia in the professional era.

Days later, England's players went on strike over a dispute with the Rugby Football Union over pay. This nearly led to coach Clive Woodward selecting a second-choice squad for the following weekend's match against Argentina, but the disagreement was ultimately resolved and the strike ended in time for the affected players to be selected.^[1]

Matches

Week 1

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• First test match between Scotland and the United States.

Week 2

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• Australia retain the Hopetoun Cup.

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Week 3

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• England win the
  Cook Cup
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• Series drawn 1–1. New Zealand won the inaugural Dave Gallaher Trophy.

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Week 4

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Week 5

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